Career path
The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
141 skills listed by ESCO, 56 of them essential. 141 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 141, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| apply numeracy skills | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply precision metalworking techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| articulate artistic proposal | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean engraved areas | skill | essential | 3 |
| collaborate with designers | skill | essential | 3 |
| conduct research on trends in design | skill | essential | 3 |
| contextualise artistic work | skill | essential | 3 |
| create artwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| create original drawings | skill | essential | 3 |
| create original paintings | skill | essential | 3 |
| create sketches | skill | essential | 3 |
| define set painting methods | skill | essential | 3 |
| describe artistic experience | skill | essential | 3 |
| design package | skill | essential | 3 |
| determine quality of engraving | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop an artistic framework | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop creative ideas | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design concept | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design ideas cooperatively | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop design plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop investment portfolio | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop visual elements | skill | essential | 3 |
| draw design sketches | skill | essential | 3 |
| engrave patterns | skill | essential | 3 |
| engraving technologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure accurate engravings | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure equipment availability | skill | essential | 3 |
| gather reference materials for artwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| graphic design | skill | essential | 3 |
| intellectual property law | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain an artistic portfolio | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate glass | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor developments in technology used for design | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate a ceramics kiln | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate engraving equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate precision measuring equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| paint surfaces | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform quality control of design during a run | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan new packaging designs | skill | essential | 3 |
| position engraving equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| present artistic design proposals | skill | essential | 3 |
| remove inadequate workpieces | skill | essential | 3 |
| remove processed workpiece | skill | essential | 3 |
| select artistic materials to create artworks | skill | essential | 3 |
| study artistic techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| study artworks | skill | essential | 3 |
| submit preliminary artwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| transpose designs to engravings | skill | essential | 3 |
| troubleshoot | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of metal | skill | essential | 3 |
| use artistic materials for drawing | skill | essential | 3 |
| use glass engraving tools | skill | essential | 3 |
| use painting techniques | skill | essential | 3 |
| use paint safety equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use personal protection equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| work independently as an artist | skill | essential | 3 |
| abrasive machining processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| alumina ceramic | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply isopropyl alcohol | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assess conservation needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ceramics glazes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ceramic ware | skill | desirable | 2 |
| clean glass surfaces | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate in the development of marketing strategies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| collaborate with technical experts on artworks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| colour glass | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Communication | competency | desirable | 2 |
| compute engraving dimensions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| consult technical resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| create 2D painting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cut glass | skill | desirable | 2 |
| decorate furniture | skill | desirable | 2 |
| decorate musical instruments | skill | desirable | 2 |
| decorate textile articles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define artistic approach | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop artistic project budgets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | desirable | 2 |
| discuss artwork | skill | desirable | 2 |
| dispose of cutting waste material | skill | desirable | 2 |
| dye wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ferrous metal processing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| follow safety procedures when working at heights | skill | desirable | 2 |
| gather reference materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| glass coatings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handle etching chemicals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| home decoration techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| identify customer's needs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| inspect etched work | skill | desirable | 2 |
| inspect quality of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep records of work progress | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lathe machine parts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintenance of printing machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of cutlery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of daily use goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of door furniture from metal | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manufacturing of sports equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark processed workpiece | skill | desirable | 2 |
| materials in porcelain manufacturing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mix pencil lead materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor automated machines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| non-ferrous metal processing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate monogram-printing device | skill | desirable | 2 |
| paint decorative designs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| paint sets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| paint ship decks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| paint spraying techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform damascening | skill | desirable | 2 |
| polish clay products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| precious metal processing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare equipment for textile printing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare etching chemicals | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare furniture for application of paint | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare workpieces for engraving | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare workpieces for etching | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing media | skill | desirable | 2 |
| printing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | desirable | 2 |
| process man-made fibres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| produce customised products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| protect workpiece components from processing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sandcarving | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sand wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| select artistic productions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| select engraving templates | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| set up the controller of a machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| smooth glass edges | skill | desirable | 2 |
| smooth glass surface | skill | desirable | 2 |
| stain wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supervise work on design planning | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supply machine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supply machine with appropriate tools | skill | desirable | 2 |
| tend kiln for glass painting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| translate artistic concepts to technical designs | skill | desirable | 2 |
| translate requirements into visual design | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of engraving needles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of metal manufacturing processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of moulded fibres | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of paint | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of pottery material | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of wood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use abrasive wheel | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use genre painting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| verify engraving accuracy | skill | desirable | 2 |